Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures will give Howard University a replacement of actor Hattie McDaniel’s Best Supporting Actress Academy Award. Hattie McDaniel For her supporting performance as “Mammy” in Gone with the Wind (1939), McDaniel was the first Black person to be nominated for and to win a competitive Academy Award.

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I’ve always believed there are two areas of our lives that we have complete control over. Those two areas are our attitude and the amount of effort we put into accomplishing whatever it is we are trying to get done. It may seem that controlling our attitude is the harder of the two but truly putting forth our best effort day after day is a significant challenge as well.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Courtney Adkins The beginning of the fall academic term brings to mind images of freshly graduated high school students arriving on college campuses across the country. But the incoming freshman class has dramatically changed in the last decade. When the fall 2023 term begins, close to 20% of community college students will also be high school students who are dually enrolled.

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Ed.gov Homeroom

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

By: Jessica Ramakis, Director, Grants Policy Office, Office of Planning Evaluation and Policy Development, and Matthew Soldner, Commissioner, National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance, Institute of Education Sciences & Evaluation Officer, U.S. Department of Education The U.S. Department of Education (ED) strives to support the education community–including families, students, educators, State and local Continue Reading The post Advancing Opportunity through Building an

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Speaker: Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape

The instructor’s PPT slides are brilliant. You’ve splurged on the expensive interactive courseware. Student engagement is stellar. So… why are half of your students still forgetting everything they learned in just a matter of weeks? It's likely a matter of cognitive science! With so much material to "teach" these days, we often forget to incorporate key proven principles into our curricula — namely active recall, metacognition, spaced repetition, and interleaving practice.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Even when the federal government tries to streamline financial aid, things wind up becoming more complicated. The FAFSA Simplification Act, scheduled to go into effect this year, will cut the number of questions on the notoriously difficult application for federal aid—which is also used in calculations for state and institutional awards—from 108 to 36 for most students.

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Counseling Today

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Fear and stigma can often cause people to incorrectly perceive individuals with a mental health disorder as a threat, which can have serious consequences. The post Voice of Experience: The danger of misinterpreting risk appeared first on Counseling Today.

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Ed.gov Homeroom

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

By: Ji Soo Song, Digital Equity Advisor, Office of Educational Technology and Elena Saltzman, Director of Campaigns, Civic Nation Last month, as part of Back to School Bus Tour 2023: Raise the Bar, Secretary Cardona held a roundtable discussion in Kansas City, KS about broadband connectivity with FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel. During this event with Continue Reading The post Online For All: Coalition Mobilizes for Digital Equity during Back-to-School Season appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Aimee Lemrise Aimee Lemrise has been named director of sustainability at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. She served as an academic adviser at the university. Lemrise holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in geography and environmental resources at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

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John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Note: This letter originally appeared as an e-mail sent to the Hopkins community on Thursday September 28, 2023. Dear Johns Hopkins Community, We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Pava LaPere , a 2019 graduate of the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, who made Baltimore her home and invested her talent in our city. Our hearts are with her family, friends, and Ecomap co-workers, and with all who may have had the privilege of knowing her.

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Mongoose

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

In today's digital age, the role of technology in higher education has never been more critical. With an increasing reliance on communication platforms, student engagement software has become a staple for educational institutions. However, the question isn't just about having the ability to send text messages — it's about ensuring that your institution's engagement software boasts high text deliverability rates while staying aligned with ever-evolving legal compliance requirements.

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IEFA

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Refinancing your international student loans can be a game-changer in managing your student loan debt more efficiently and potentially reducing the amount of interest you pay by thousands of dollars. But, what are the steps to refinance, and what challenges do international students face in this process? In this blog post, we’ll uncover the benefits of refinancing for international borrowers, discuss the challenges and provide actionable steps on how to refinance a student loan, helping you take

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

This insight paper delves into college search trends in the application process among first-time undergraduates at four-year institutions. Thanks for your interest! To access this content, please log in or register for a free guest account. Log In Register The post College Search Trends Across Space and Time appeared first on EAB.

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HEAG

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The modern education system is radically transforming, primarily driven by data science. Historically, paperwork, inefficiencies, and opaque systems have overwhelmed financial aid and enrollment processes. Integrating data analytics into higher education addresses these challenges, paving the way for transparency, efficiency, … Read more ».

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College Aid Services

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

PRESS RELEASE: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Landmark Final Rules to Protect Consumers from Unaffordable Student Debt and Increase Transparency New actions answer President Biden’s call to hold colleges accountable for rising costs and will protect approximately 700,000 students a year from unaffordable debt and poor earnings outcomes at career programs SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 Contact: Press Office,… More » Final rule on Gainful Employment and a new Financial Value Transparency framewor

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The U.S. Department of Education (ED) has named the student loan stakeholders who will be participating in discussions with the department to develop debt relief policies via the Higher Education Act. U.S. Under Secretary of Education James Kvaal The process will be made up of a three-session series of “negotiated rulemaking,” in which ED will meet with the selected non-federal “negotiators” from 14 different constituencies to settle on a proposed rule to then put up for public comment.

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College Aid Services

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

PRESS RELEASE Biden-Harris Administration Outlines Strategies to Increase Diversity and Opportunity in Higher Education New report marks a key next step in the Administration’s response to the Supreme Court decision on Affirmative Action SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 | Contact: Press Office, (202) 401-1576, press@ed.gov As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s ongoing commitment to advance diversity and… More » New Report: Strategies for Increasing Diversity and Opportunity in Higher Educati

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